# Gate Sentry

> Productivity

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id896306989](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id896306989)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id896306989`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Gate Sentry
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (10,404 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.9.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2015-04-07
- **Size:** 11 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gate-sentry/id896306989)
- **Website:** [http://GateSentry.com](http://gatesentry.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.gatesentry.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.gatesentry.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Gate Sentry makes access control easy by replacing expensive hardware with mobile and tablet software, creating a direct link between users and security personnel.

It lets you manage guest lists from anywhere, see real-time updates, receive arrival notifications, and view a visitor history, all in one streamlined tool for security staff.

## Rankings

- #17,149 — Overall

## Review summary

Gate Sentry is praised for being easy to use and for real-time guest notifications that aid gate access and HOA logistics. However, multiple reviews cite reliability issues after updates (crashes and blank screens), an outdated interface, strict name-entry limits for businesses, and poor customer support. Some users wish for richer in-app features akin to the web version. Overall, convenience and usability are offset by stability and input-limitations.

### Pros

- User-friendly / easy to use
- Real-time guest arrival notifications
- Easy to add guests and vendors
- Helps manage gate access and improves HOA gatehouse productivity
- Reliable for years / works well for gate access

### Cons

- Crashes or won’t open after updates
- Outdated, clunky UI / experience
- Strict naming requirements make it hard to input business/vendor names and special characters
- Poor customer support
- Limited functionality in the app compared with the web version

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id896306989)